# Hearing Aids, Hearing Aid Batteries and Custom Ear Moulds 2023

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by NHS Supply Chain.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [NHS Supply Chain](/buyers/nhs-supply-chain/contract-awards)
- Supplier: DCL Hearing Limited
- Award value: £256,700,000
- Tender value: £256,700,000
- Award date: 7 October 2022
- Published: 17 November 2022
- Contract start: 27 March 2023
- Contract end: 26 March 2025
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: goods
- Notice ID: 82b1ccef-0b13-45f7-91d2-dbe84979b2c9-591118
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a37c831-870f-4be4-8e8b-484906abccc3

## Description

Non-exclusive Framework Agreement \(FAG\) for the supply to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the E-Direct, Direct and Stocked routes to market\. Product range to include, but not limited to the supply of Hearing Aids \(including Re-chargeable Hearing Aids\), Hearing Aid Batteries, Custom Ear Moulds and Hearing Aid Accessories that meet the requirements of users with varying levels of hearing loss\. The Framework Agreement will provide access to hearing solutions for both adults and paediatric patients with mild-moderate and servere-profound hearing loss\. Precise quantities are unknown\. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £121,500,000\.00 for the initial term of FAG, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the FAG\. The estimated value over the total FAG term \(including any extension options\) is £256,700,000\.00\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82b1ccef-0b13-45f7-91d2-dbe84979b2c9-591118)